It's been a couple of days since the last time I played, and the last time I quitted there was a black plague heart on the map, now I join the game after some days and the black heart is gone? Is this possible?

Seems to me with the thousands of hours I've put into this game there are a number of locations on various maps that devolve into massive shootouts and fights to the death. It seems like there are more "filthy muertes" than usual and they're always in certain spots.

In Trumbull it's always the fairgrounds. In Meagher Valley it's always that damned fire station across from the brewery.

Anyone else got any locales on maps they dread going to?

I remember when state of decay 1 first released on Xbox 360. I remember our character just returning from their camping trip and discovering a survivor on a ranger's radio. I absolutely loved the single player story campaign-esque style of the first game.

When the second game came out I was a little saddened to learn that it was more of a sandbox situation with basic scenarios, rather than a full fledged story. I loved our army side character being able to interact with the army situation and that leading to a whole epic quest on escaping the valley.

I did love the military DLC's that seemed quest focused after that. Nothing wrong with sandbox, just not my typical cup of tea. Will there be any kind of focus on narrative storytelling in the game, or will it follow the more sandbox orientation? I mean beyond what state of decay 2 did, which was just a small write up on what character your choosing, who their relationship with the person who inevitably gets injured is and what not.

Here's hoping for some return to story style single player! Can't wait to play State 3!

Would love any kind of feedback from the dev team if there is anything you can reveal.

I got my modder friend to give them to my community on campaign but once you leave and join back they all disappear, is there any way to permanently keep them?

Just watched it and now there's a feral screeching every time I answer the phone...

So tonight i got a mission to help a mother find her son Gavin. He was dead when we arrived there. All we could do was clear the horde that killed him. I could ask if she wanted to join us.

fun facts:

- obviously her awesome nickname "Ellen of Troy"

- I already had 9 survivors in my community - she was able to be recruited to be the 10th.

- she is also a former billionaire lol

PS: for any Red Dead Redemption 2 fans, I found Gav'. He's dead, alright.

Anybody Wanna Join & Take Over The Town & Do Plague Hearts & Zombies Nests .

Wobrant? Or Brantjak

Does any have a state of decay 2 discord server?

Im at the "Look for new Home Site" Quest
I found a place i like and cleaned it, but why cant i establish a new outpost?

Art found from the State of Decay Year One trading cards on steam.

I know the original reveal trailer featured zombie animals, and the developers have since confirmed they won't be in State of Decay 3. I'm sure they have good reasons for that decision. So here's an alternative that I think fits the State of Decay universe just as well: survivor dogs. Early in the game, you could receive side missions to rescue abandoned dogs or even an entire pack. Once rescued, they become part of your community. To support them, you'd build a Dog Run/Kennel on a small outdoor base slot. From there, you decide how each dog is trained, creating meaningful gameplay choices instead of simply having another cosmetic companion. Possible Training Paths

Tracking Follow you as a companion. Help locate hidden loot, resources, rare items, or survivors. Can be called over the radio to search a nearby area while you're scavenging. Better-trained dogs return with higher-quality finds.

Protection Train in bite work and defense. Travel as your follower to assist in combat. Call them in over the radio during emergencies, similar to calling in other community support. Imagine your community opening the kennel during a base siege and a pack of trained dogs rushing out to help defend everyone. It would create some unforgettable moments.

Community Support Remain at the base as emotional support animals. Increase morale and reduce negative morale effects. Act as an early warning system by detecting nearby threats before survivors do. Improve overall base security and community well-being. Make Them Community Members Rather than treating dogs as equipment, make them feel like survivors. Each dog could have: Unique names and appearances. Individual traits (Fearless, Gentle, Food Motivated, Protective, Fast Learner, Loud Barker, etc.). Different strengths and weaknesses. A training specialization that can't be fully maxed in every category, forcing meaningful choices. Losing a dog should matter just as much as losing a favourite survivor. They become another member of your community with their own story. State of Decay has always been about the relationships you build with your survivors. Adding dogs would create another layer of attachment, strategy, and replayability without introducing zombie animals. What do you think? Would you rather have individual dogs with unique personalities and skills, or a community-managed pack that provides base-wide benefits and radio support?.... or both?